Lexington Co. firefighters trained in using narcan to reverse opioid overdoses
The firefighters received training from EMS as part of a statewide initiative run by DHEC
Lexington County firefighters are doing their part to combat the opioid crisis.
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Police release sketch of man involved in church armed robbery in Forest Acres
The Forest Acres Police Department is releasing the composite sketch of the suspect involved in armed robbery and shooting on Sunday around.
SC man gets 22 years for neglect death of stepfather
A man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for beating his stepfather and tying him to his bed all while draining his bank account from $60,000 to 93 cents.
16 local butchers compete to qualify for National Meat Cutting Challenge
Professional meat cutters are putting their skills on the chopping block, hoping for the chance to win $20,000.
Professional meat cutters are putting their skills on the chopping block, hoping for the chance to win $20,000. It’s an annual competition for Texas Roadhouse butchers across the country.
Residents don’t trust reports that SC city water is safe
Officials of a South Carolina city say it has safe drinking water, but a lack of trust has left residents relying on bottled water or springs outside city limits.
SLED investigating death on USC Campus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for State Law Enforcement Division tells ABC Columbia investigators responded to a death on the campus of the University of South Carolina at the Greek Village. SLED spokesperson Thom Berry says SLED is there in accordance with the Jessica Horton Act which stipulates that any time a death is reported on a state college campus…
Pelion Elementary unveils new vending machine full of knowledge, no snacks
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — if you are like most parents, you’d probably rather your children binge on a good book ,instead of surgary snacks. Pelion Elemtary is testing it out with the help of a new vending machine. Students at the primary school can opt to fill their heads with literary information, instead of their bellies. During an Open House…
Suspect caught after armed robbery at Food Lion on Broad River Road led to chase
Richland County deputies say they captured a suspect after an armed robbery at a Food Lion led to a chase.
Officials: Suspicious package dropped of at CPD headquarters is safe
Columbia Fire officials say a suspicious package that was dropped off at the Columbia Police Department headquarters turned out to be safe.
Richland library helps clear a path to top career industries
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland Library is helping Midlands residents get the information they need to excel in some of the countries top industries. If you are in the market for a job or a change of your career path, this my be something you’d like to check out. The library paired up with the Tourism and Management Program…
